NBA Draft 2020: Final mock draft and predictions for all 60 picks
Hughes led Syracuse in scoring last season at 19 ppg and is a solid overall player. What would take him out of the first round is that the 6’6 wing doesn’t do anything great, outside of isolation scoring. However, that would make him a potential steal in round two since he does do everything well at least.
"Able to play at the small forward or shooting guard spot, Hughes seems like a solid addition to this young Chicago roster. Also as the ACC’s leading scorer, he possesses the ability to even take some much-needed pressure off Zach LaVine’s shoulders next year. – Collin Helwig"
There could be a path for Hughes to get playing time in Chicago if they decide not to extend Otto Porter at the wing. Point guard is the position they’ll likely take care of at pick No. 4 but for depth purposes, adding a scoring wing in round two is also a need.
Joe had a fairly strong sophomore season at Arkansas, going for 16.9 ppg and 4.1 rpg. He took over 10 three-point attempts a game, making 34%. His 6’5 and nearly 200-pound size is a plus for him at the two-guard position while having great overall offensive potential.
"Enter Isaiah Joe, one of (if not the) best shooters in the draft and an absolute steal at this point in the draft. – Cody Larson"
The Kings will be looking for consistent offensive production outside of De’Aaron Fox, with Buddy Hield on the trading block and Bogdan Bogdanović a pending free agent. Joe, Hield, and Fox would be a fun trio on the perimeter, with three-pointers flying all over.
The two-time All-ACC forward put up 18.0 ppg and 7.7 rpg last season at Louisville, making over 40% of his three-point attempts. Nwora has great shooting and is a good defender but is one of those “tweeners” at 6’7 that makes his risky in the eyes of scouts. He’s best suited to play the undersized power forward spot and spread the floor to create his own mismatches.
"Nwora was a great scorer in college and a solid three-point shooter. He should be able to develop as a nice three and D guy that will fit within the Pelicans rotation. – Will Cash"
New Orleans has a ton of picks in this draft and will be looking to swing for the fences. If Nwora can find a position, there’s no reason why he can’t have a solid pro NBA career. He’s one of the best shooting forwards in this draft and that makes his value very high in this era.
The former five-star recruit was an All-SEC star was Mississippi State, going for 17.4 ppg and 10.1 pg. Perry improved both on his passing and defense, while also showing some potential in terms of spacing the floor.
"Perry is a great scorer and a rebound magnet, which should allow him to earn solid minutes as a rookie. He is 6’10’’ and has shown shooting potential. If he can continue to improve his shot, he could be the steal of the second round. – Josh Whitlow"
San Antonio could use a frontcourt player with offensive potential, considering that LaMarcus Aldridge is both on the trade block and a future free agent next offseason. The Spurs don’t have much depth inside that can score, so taking a flyer on Perry makes sense.